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Night-time in the park was bonding time. Me and Adam. No other dogs to distract us. In the morning, however, the park became something else. A training ground.

‘Duty over all.’

‘Duty over all.’

I had never been more pleased to see Henry’s golden face. Even his scent reassured me.

‘I sense you are worried, Prince. Is something wrong? Is your Family in danger?’

Every morning since my mission started he had tutored me in what it meant to be a good Labrador, and in what I should do to live my life in accordance with the Pact. If anyone could tell me what to do, it was him.

‘I don’t know. Kate’s father died. Grandma Margaret is coming to stay. Everyone’s upset.’

‘That is only natural, Prince.’

‘Yes, I know. But I am worried about what it will mean, for the future.’

‘You have no need to worry, Prince. You are doing well. Just remember, everything is in your control.’

‘But –’ I stopped, seeing a Springer spaniel charge over towards us.

‘Oh no,’ said Henry. ‘Here comes a Springer.’